WEEK OF Oct 19, 2014 – October 26, 2014

WEEK OF Oct 19, 2014 – October 26, 2014
Serving His People in Worship this Morning:
Pastor Mark Ruf
Music Leader
Albert Ho
Lector
Michelle Ruf
Ushers
Bill Cottingham, Diann Cottingham, Kurtis
Kulman, Pat Kulman, Steven Herbert,
Theo Reiner, Hilda Reiner
Counters
Doug & Jacquie Hunsley, Kendra Hunsley
Flowers
Lovingly provided by Alan & Latifa Ho
Projection System
Kelsey Biluk
Acolyte
Roland Weisbrot
Many thanks to ALL of our MUCH appreciated volunteers
who assist with our Worship Service every week! – INCLUDING
those who willingly ‘pinch-hit’ on Sunday mornings, to fill
volunteer spots last moment when they are unexpectedly needed
!!!
Living Each Day as a Steward
The theme for the second week of our stewardship
program Living Each Day as a Steward is “The Steward’s
Purpose.” Through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we are
transformed into new people who seek to fulfill God’s
purpose for our lives. As Paul stated, “…if anyone is in
Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away;
behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). As God
opens our eyes and hearts through the reading and studying
of His Word, we discover His purpose for us.
Understanding our purpose as God’s stewards, we commit all that we are and
have to His service.
Join us today in our Bible study as we discuss “The Steward’s Purpose.”
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THIS WEEK AND BEYOND
Mon. October 20
Tues. October 21
Wed. October 22
Thurs. October 23
Fri. October 24
Sat. October 25
Sun. October 26
630 pm
7 pm
7 pm
1 pm
2 pm
1-5 pm
7 pm
10 am
5-8 pm
10 am
1 pm
1 pm
→
→
4 pm
10 am
10 am
11 am
1 pm
3 pm
“Crazy Love” book study
Confirmation
Board of Lay Ministry meeting
Bible Study
Prayer Group
Facility Use
PPC meeting
Men’s Bible Study
Sudanese – gym
Crafters Corner
Board Games
Inn from the Cold set up
Office Closed
Facility unavailable – set for IFTC
Inn from the Cold
Choir Practice & sing at 11 am
Sunday School & Adult Bible Study
Worship Service with Holy Communion
Sudanese (Nuer) Worship Service
Reformation Service
Next Sunday – October 26, 2014
October 26, 2014: “Lutheran Hour”
High River CHRB 1140, 8:00 a.m. or Edmonton CFRN at 7:30 am
“Keep it Simple and Straightforward”
The Bible’s message is simple and straightforward: the wages of sin is death but the
free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Ken Klaus
IF YOU HAVE CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS – email or mailing OR telephone
number since August 2013, could you please let the office know as soon as
possible? We will issuing a new directory soon. THANKS!
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INN FROM THE COLD FUNDRAISER
At The Seanachie Irish Pub, Saturday, Nov 1 at 6 pm
Tickets are $20 and include a steak sandwich meal,
beverage and live band. There will also be a silent
auction and a 50/50 draw.
*There are a limited number of tickets so get yours early!
To buy tickets, contact Leigh McLachlan at 403-6081305 or email her at mclfamily@nucleus.com
*** If anyone has donations for the silent auction,
they would be greatly appreciated also!!
NEXT PARISH PLANNING
COMMITTEE
Tuesday, October 21, 2014,
7:00 p.m.
NEW DATE:
NEXT BOARD OF LAY MINISTRY
MEETING:
MONDAY, October 20 at 7 pm
OCTOBER’s Prayer Chain coordinator:
Jeanette Wood
403-278-5173
“For where two or three gather in my
name, there I am with them.”
Matthew 18:20
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being
watchful and thankful” Colossians 4:2
Our Prayer Group has resumed and open to everyone! We meet each TUESDAY
afternoon now, from 2-2:45 pm upstairs, immediately following Tuesday Bible
Study. All welcome! *Please note: this group is cancelled at times if the weather or
driving conditions warrant it.*
PRAYER GROUP
michruf@telus.net 403-279-2387
Hospital Visitor Training
- Lutheran Hospital Ministries-
Southern Alberta will hold Visitor Training Sessions on
Saturdays, October 25 and November 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 10620 Elbow Dr. SW
Calgary. Bring a bag lunch. Plan on attending both Saturdays.
Join in learning to be a trained Visitor. There is no charge!
Thanks so much! - Pastor Mark Lobitz
Director of Pastoral Care, Lutheran Hospital Ministries-Southern Alberta
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*** YOUTH RETREAT INFO ON THE YOUTH BULLETIN BOARD & SEE NOTE
FROM MICHELLE RUF IN ANNOUNCEMENTS & SEPTEMBER GRACEVINE ***
CREATION MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
“EVOLUTION: WHAT ARE THE ‘FACTS’”
FOOTHILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH
7:00 PM ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014
PRESENTED BY CALVIN SMITH
This session is open to anyone and everyone, and there will be a children’s program for kids ages 4
through 10. There is no charge, but RSVPs for the children’s program are required.
Please RSVP to: miriam@foothillslutheran.com.
“…but in these last days he has spoken to us by his son, whom he appointed the heir of all
things, through whom also he created the world.” Hebrews 1:2
www.lutheranyouthretreat.ca
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NEXT SUNDAY – October 26. 3:00 p.m.
Will be hosted at Grace this year! Please come out
Guest Speaker: Rev. Don Schiemann
The Masters Singers
Pianist: Albert Ho
Freewill offering in support of Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada & sponsored by
FaithLife Financial